Assam elections: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar shared important information with voters and media regarding the soon to be held assembly elections in Assam. He said that “a pure and accurate voter list is the cornerstone of our democracy”. The main objective of the recently concluded Special Voter List Revision (SSR) was to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the list and no ineligible person is included in it. Linking it to the culture of Assam, the Chief Election Commissioner said that just as Bihu and Kaziranga are the soul of Assam with the blessings of Mother Kamakhya, similarly the voter list and voting process are the soul of our democracy. He appealed to all the voters, especially the young voters, to ensure their participation in this great festival of democracy with the same enthusiasm as you celebrate festivals like Bihu with enthusiasm and devotion.
Assam elections: Voter list and polling stations
It was also informed in the review meeting of the Election Commission that out of 126 assembly seats in Assam, 98 are reserved for general, 19 for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and 9 for Scheduled Caste (SC). After the special revision drive, about 2.49 crore voters have been included in the list. To make elections accessible and transparent, 31,486 polling stations will be set up in the state. These include 27,711 centers in rural and 3,775 urban areas. There will be webcasting facility at each booth and the number of voters at any polling station will not exceed 1200, so that the voting experience remains smooth.
Features and Transparency
Assam elections: The Chief Election Commissioner said that there will be arrangements for drinking water, toilets, clear guidelines and sheds at all the booths. Facilities like ramp, wheelchair and help desk will be provided especially for disabled and elderly voters. Voters coming to the polling station can deposit their mobile phones safely. Another important change is that now colored photographs of the candidates will be shown on the ballot paper and EVMs, so that voters can easily identify their representative. In the end, the Chief Election Commissioner appealed to all the people of Assam to exercise their democratic right by voting and maintain this democratic tradition of Assam. To Make stronger.
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